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botany

bo·tany

UK/ˈbɒt.ə.ni/ US/ˈbɒt.ni/ uncommon

noun

1.

the branch of biology that studies plants

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Origin

First attested in 1696: Back-formation from botanic.

Phrases

  • Botany Bay
  • Port Botany

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